IMO says ‘no contact’ over free child care GP plan

Doctors have claimed Health Minister James Reilly is “not serious” about his high-profile free child GP care plan after revealing they have yet to be contacted over the issue.

Speaking on RTÉ Radio’s Today With Sean O’Rourke yesterday, Dr Reilly said he wants to see the free service for children under the age of five implemented next year.

While he admitted the policy shift — which is expected to cost over €40m — has still to be signed off on by Government, Dr Reilly said he hopes to see it introduced next year.